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FENNEL AND CORIANDER CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS

Yield: 8 Servings

FENNEL AND CORIANDER CRUSTED LAMB CHOPS WITH ORANGE-MINT GREMOLATA

Ingredients

3 Lamb racks, frenched and cut into chops

3 T. fennel seed, toasted and lightly ground

3 T. coriander, toasted and lightly ground

salt and pepper

2 T. flat leaf parsley, chopped

2 tsp. mint, chopped

½ tsp. orange zest

¼ tsp. lemon zest

1 tsp. garlic, minced


Preparation

Place the lamb chops in a shallow casserole dish. Combine the coriander and fennel seed in a small bowl and generously season the lamb with the spices and salt and pepper.

To make the gremolata mixture, combine the parsley, mint, orange, lemon zest and garlic in a small bowl.

Grill lamb chops over a hot grill for 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to serving platter and sprinkle with the gremolata.

Enjoy with a glass of Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon.